Director of Analytics and Research

Director of Analytics & Research

📍 Houston, TX (In-Person) | Full-Time

We are a newly established single-family office in Houston with a mission to generate superior long-term returns. Backed by a young principal with a long investment horizon, we combine a broad mandate with advanced analytics and AI-driven processes to transform how investments are researched, underwritten, and managed. Our team brings experience from top roles across private markets, hedge funds, commodity trading, and global asset management.

We are hiring a Director of Analytics & Research to play a pivotal role in shaping our investment strategy and risk framework. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who wants to innovate at the intersection of technology, research, and investing. This role is based in Houston, TX, and relocation assistance is available.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a function at the center of the investment process. You’ll work directly with the CIO, influence decision-making, and apply cutting-edge data science and technology to private market and opportunistic investments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead research on macroeconomic, geopolitical, and sectoral trends.

• Design and manage risk frameworks, including stress-testing.

• Build dashboards for portfolio monitoring and performance attribution.

• Oversee data collection and ensure consistency of research inputs.

• Partner with the investment team to integrate insights into deal evaluation

• Present findings to the CIO and Investment Committee

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years’ experience in research, strategy, consulting, or investment management

• Strong background in financial markets and economics (private capital experience a plus)

• Interest in applying AI/data science to investment research

• Comfort with tools like Python, SQL, NLP models, LLMs, and visualization platforms

• Entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset with strong communication skills

• An advanced degree and/or CFA are preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Employee share plan tied to portfolio performance

• Profit-sharing opportunities

• A chance to be part of a high-achieving, entrepreneurial team at an early stage